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An award-winning daily show, “PRI's The World” brings one-of-a-kind international stories home to America. "The World's" coverage is provided by a global network of international journalists, including access to 250 BBC correspondents.

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Some Americans are traveling to Syria to join Kurdish fighters in the battle against ISIS. Plus, what the facial recognition feature on the new iPhone X means for user security. And a brief history of the US Virgin Islands.

An uncle who agreed to take in his undocumented nephew becomes a target for federal immigration agents. That's our top story today. Also, why many in West Virginia are looking beyond coal to new jobs in the solar industry. Plus Cuba's most trusted meteorologist.

On the show today, the ways in which the 9/11 attacks shape President Donald Trump's world view and his administration's foreign policy. And, we remember the life and work of American historian Nancy Dupree, who spent years living in Afghanistan with her husband. Dupree passed away over the weekend. Plus, why Norway's gone back to paper ballots for their elections.

Today, we look at the damage nature is doing. Florida is trying to get ready for the arrival of Hurricane Irma, while Mexico deals with an 8.2 magnitude earthquake. And, a Brazilian immigrant who was one of the inspirations for the DACA program. Plus, we take a deep dive on a Cuban rhythm called clave.

How Haiti and Cuba are preparing for a potentially devastating visit from Hurricane Irma. Plus, a Syrian refugee starts a shoe factory in Turkey. And the "pink lady" who delivers North Korea's propaganda on TV.